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KN55 DUU

2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

64,302 mi
Last recorded64,302 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster51,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 DUU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelRoadster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 64,302 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 62,167 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 60,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 60,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 58,846 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 58,839 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 57,423 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 57,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 56,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 54,929 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

nearside steering arm/track rod end has slight play

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2018 52,971 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 51,172 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 51,172 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 45,100 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 45,100 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 31,402 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 28,697 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 22,812 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 21,300 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 20,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 17,999 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 13,846 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 9,741 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Roadster?

Based on 33,271 MOT tests across 2,102 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
3,229
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 713
position lamp(s) not working 623
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 587
Stop lamp not working 538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 515
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KN55 DUU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 51,467 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Roadster fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 713 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN55 DUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Roadster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Smart (mcc) Roadster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KN55 DUU registered?

KN55 DUU is a 2005 Smart (mcc) Roadster, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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